Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
Lori Collins has a diverse and extensive work experience in economic development and marketing. Lori is currently serving as the Director of Business and Economic Development at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. Prior to this, Lori worked for the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development as the Deputy Economic Development Director - Strategic Initiatives. Lori also held the position of Deputy Director, Community & Economic Development at the City of Phoenix. Before that, Lori worked as the Airport Administrator at Chandler Municipal Airport and as an Economic Development Specialist at City of Chandler Economic Development. Lori also gained experience as a Marketing Director at NAI (Phoenix & Las Vegas) and as a Marketing Communication Manager at Greater Phoenix Economic Council. Earlier in their career, Lori worked as a Marketing Specialist at Economic Development, City of Mesa, AZ, and as a State Event Coordinator at Teen Challenge of Arizona.
Lori Collins obtained their Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General studies from Chandler/Gilbert Community College between the years 1992 and 1994. Following that, they pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication at Vanguard University of Southern California from 1994 to 1996.
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Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority
Gateway Airport makes it plane easy to connect to more than 45 destinations on Allegiant and Sun Country. Gateway is also developing as an international aerospace center with aircraft maintenance, modification, testing and pilot training. Currently, more than 40 companies operate at the airport, generating more than $1.8 billion in annual economic activity. In addition to the area's skilled labor force, excellent year-round flying weather and access to international markets, Gateway’s assets make it a prime location for global-minded companies. The Airport has been designated as Foreign Trade Zone #221 as well as a Military Reuse Zone, offering aviation companies a significant financial edge in the global marketplace. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is owned and operated by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority that includes the City of Mesa, City of Phoenix, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Gila River Indian Community, and City of Apache Junction.